So, perhaps we're not that far apart after all. We were talking mainly about regulations and gov involvement. Let me repeat the 4 tenants:
1) consumer protection against intentional fraud (which included products as well as scams)
2) the separation or prohibition of corporate funding and contributions to politicians/political parties/government officials
3) public safety
4) anti-trust
Re Social Programs: I prolly favor more social programs than you do, but I'd be willing to see how things turn out IF #2 was enacted. That is the burr that makes for an uneven playing field.